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President Roosevelt discusses an investigation into charges brought by Harry Balfe against Robert Watchorn. Roosevelt instructs Herbert Knox Smith to discuss the charges with Hotchkiss.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-18
President Roosevelt explains to Martin A. Knapp the employment of Francis S. Monnett “was in effect a deliberate submission to blackmail.” Monnett claimed that Roosevelt had directed the Interstate Commerce Commission to not conduct an oil investigation and threatened to share the news with hostile senators. Roosevelt directs Knapp to investigate this matter, as well as the conduct of Edward A. Moseley, who hired Monnett. He includes the text of letters he wrote to Knapp and Monnett concerning the oil investigation, showing that it was merely put on hold, not cancelled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-19
Various forms of graft, fraud, and bribery were committed by San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and members of the Board of Supervisors. Following trials of many offenders, a report is published on the causes of the corruption and recommendations made on how to prevent municipal corruption in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-05